7 Tips for Reducing Water Use in Manufacturing

There is a strong connection between energy systems optimization and reducing water consumption–“energy water nexus” is probably a buzz phrase you’ve heard a lot lately. The connection goes both ways: Reducing water use decreases the energy needed to pump water from its source to its disposal. Plus, reducing hot-water use reduces the energy needed for heating water as well.

With water already a scarce commodity in parts of the United States, manufacturers will see their water and sewage bills climb steadily in coming years. Installing new water-reduction equipment, as well as modifying manufacturing processes so that less water is used and wastewater is captured and re-used, will help keep your water bills manageable. Just like with energy use, the starting point is benchmarking. Once you identify how, where, how much and for what purpose water is used in your facilities, the reduction opportunities will jump out at you.